Question

what are the key features of a public cloud?
each correct answer represents a complete solution. choose all that apply.
a up - front investment in hardware and software
b ongoing maintenance costs
c pay - per - use pricing models
d elasticity and scalability

Explanation:

• Pay - per - use pricing models: Public clouds typically offer this, where users pay only for the resources they consume.
• Elasticity and scalability: Public clouds can quickly adjust resources (increase or decrease) based on user demand.
• Up - front investment in hardware and software is not a feature of public cloud as the cloud provider owns the infrastructure.
• Ongoing maintenance costs are also not a feature of the user in a public cloud as the provider handles maintenance.

Answer:

C. Pay - per - use pricing models, D. Elasticity and scalability